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Nestlé has reached an agreement with private equity firm Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a premium chocolate in Brazil.

Bimbo Bakeries USA-owned brand Entenmann's has expanded its range of baked goods by introducing refrigerated ready-to-bake cookie dough to its portfolio.

Mondelēz International has announced its Christmas line-up, including products from Cadbury, which will be available at UK stores.

Mondelēz International has teamed up with Amcor to invest in Australian technology company Licella to help promote a circular economy for plastic packaging.

Mondelēz International has launched two new chocolate bar varieties under its Cadbury brand: Cadbury Darkmilk Praline and Cadbury Caramilk Crispy.

Mondelēz has raised its FY outlook for organic net revenue growth after posting a 17% increase in Q2 sales, compared to 9.5% in the year-ago period.

Haribo has begun gummi production at its first North American manufacturing facility, located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Haribo has expanded its range with the launch of Awesome Axolotls, available for a limited time, featuring brightly coloured jelly and foam gummies.

Ferrara Candy Company, a US sweets manufacturer owned by Ferrero Group, has agreed to acquire Dori Alimentos for an undisclosed sum.

Mondelēz International has announced it has appointed Cees ‘t Hart to the company’s board of directors, effective 20 July.

Mars Wrigley has expanded its M&M’s portfolio with its latest launch in the Australian market – the new limited edition Mocha Mudcake flavour.

Pladis has expanded its McVitie's portfolio with the launch of a new permanent addition to the biscuit brand, White Chocolate Digestives.